Thanks so much for the video and “how to”. I had no idea how to get access to two of the plugs. Your video made it possible for me to get all the plugs changed - Thank you 🙏
I have a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium (2.0 engine). Thanks for this, easy to follow and it worked perfectly. Make sure you have the right tools before starting.
THANK YOU! It's been sitting dead for months! I purchased several items off your list to support for saving me such a hassle! Im a software engineer, cars are so hard to understand though 😅
I watched a few videos and this was the best. Thanks for stating what tools would be used, the anti-seize suggestion, and mounting the camera. Good suggestion regarding the vacuum and air hose as well. Too many videos people hold the cameras...makes me sick. Complete and well done video. ( I haven't changed a spark plug in 15 years and my dad asked me to do his 2015 Escape. Thought todays spark plugs would be made so you have to bring it into the dealer or shop - or made very difficult for DIY. Engine space just isn't what it was ha). Thanks for uploading.
Very well done video, following your step by step approach, my new plugs installation took 45 minutes. The old plugs were difficult to remove, everything else went pretty well. A little anti-seez on the threads made install of the new plug go smoothly. The car was missing upon acceleration and the new plugs fixed the problem. I used Ford factory replacment plugs. I hate to admit the old plugs had 118K on them.
Best detailed video I ever seen on this specific car on you tube. Just a little more LIGHT and I would be 100 perfect. Thanks for patiently and detailed explaining it. Highly appreciated. Thanks. Evelyn
Very good video! One thing I noticed though, when you Torque the plugs you click Twice? It's my understanding that when the wrench clicks you are at the desired torque and NOT to go any further. Am I wrong? Sorry for the Negative, Other than that, EXELENT VIDEO! Thank you for taking the time!
Good catch and you're correct, I shouldn't have double clicked it. It can over torque them. I had my wrench set at correct lbs, but it didn't feel right so I hit them a second time. I would go with a wrench you trust and click them once.
Learned a trick to reset the wipers. Had to take them off to change the battery (didn’t want to go the airbox removal route) Mark them on the windshield and then Once off, turn them on, let them cycle, and then let them rest back to starting position. Then, put wipers back on, and they will be back to starting position! Works everytime!!
@@michaelfutch8960 there are markings on the windshield that you align the wipers to when you reinstall. Probably more of a hastle than just replacing the plugs with the cowling in place though
I take the rubber part of the plug socket each time I put the new plug in. Because if it comes off on the new plug, it a bear to get out of the hole unless you take the plug back out
Let's see....did not check spark plug gap? While the air intake tube was off, you had time to clean said tube and MAF. Good video, missed a couple steps in my book.
Ever consider not using factory Motorcraft spark plug, instead using an aftermarket upgraded and more expensive spark plug, or do you think that it might not be necessary?
Not really, I generally like to use factory equipment unless there's known issues with them. These were the factory plugs and ran fine with 100k on them.
I am about to change my original plugs in a couple days, I have 148K miles on them. no issues except a bit poorer gas mileage. I'm going with original replacements...
great video! the only question i have is how do you know when you have it torqued the right amount? do you have a gauge telling you, or do you just know when its good?
Does anyone know why RockAuto shows the spark plug as SP-594 but my dealer has them listed as SP-550X? I cannot see RockAuto having a part that supersedes what the dealer is selling.
Dude, I just changed my spark plugs on 2016 Escape with 104k miles. Your video is so detailed and easy to follow. I watched about 5 times before attempting and the only thing that made me nervous was using a torque wrench for first time. I want to let you know how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into this project. I’m a 53 yo female with ZERO mechanic experience. Most complex thing I’ve done is change engine air filter (just last week). Thank you again!!
It's not technically necessary if you're confident in your mechanical skills on plugs. Get it tight, then another 1/4 turn to snug them up should be fine. Just don't over tighten, or you wished you had used one.
I spent 2hrs today trying to fit the 5/8 spark plug socket to the plug on the motor with no luck I even went I bought a new socket thinking maybe was defective but they fit perfectly on the new ones I just can't get it to fit on the old ones, I already triple checked and there's no debris on there. Any advice? I'm completely lost, I've changed spark plugs all my life to all my vehicles and this is the first time this happened
@@pablojimenez9021You may need to buy 16mm socket. 14, 16 and 19mm are the most popular spark plug sizes in Europe. Maybe you have some aftermarket sparkplugs like NGK. 5/8" is 15.875mm so extremely close to 16mm but no cigar. I just bought NGK Ruthenium HX (LTR6BNHX) for 2018 Escape and it says it needs 16mm. But I am in Poland so I don't have 5/8" socket at hand to check if it also fits.
Great video. What is the hose connected to on the other end at 3:30, when you remove the green retainer clip? You "pinch" the green tabs and remove. Mine was so brittle it broke apart. I want to replace it, but don't know how to look for it as I don't know what it is retaining to the air intake. Thanks.
The ford parts website list SP-550x as the spark plug for the 2017 Escape 2.0L. What is the difference between SP-550 in the video and the SP-550X Plugs?
I have 2015 FORD ESCAPE 2.0L and as per manual, the spark plug is SP-537. You used SP-550. We have the same car, should i buy 550 or 537? Thanks in advance for your reply
How many miles was on the plugs when you changed them? Any problems with the vehicle? I bought a 2018 and love it so far. Haven't heard much about the 2.0 so any long term feedback would be appreciated. 😁
The plugs had about 100k on them this was the first plug change it had. As far as problems we just got a check engine light the other day. Bank 1 is running to lean. I assume it's one of the O2 sensors but havent messed with it yet. Other than that it's been a great vehicle.
@Danny Day it ended up being low pressure from fuel pump. Replaced it and check engine light hasn't returned but still getting a sputter between 40mph and 50mph. Almost like it starves for gas for a few seconds. I haven't taken it apart yet because it's driving fine otherwise, but I will be soon.
I figured I just needed a 02 sensor I’m also throwing a code for the purge valve I bought that part and gonna be fixing this weekend I’m not sure if the code for the purge is also throwing this bank one code or it’s something separate
Only takes like 5 to 10 min to remove wiper arms and cowl then its gravy......if.you want a Real job on that engine try doing the upstream o2 sensor then your talking.....
What were your gap settings for the new spark plugs? If you say that the way they came pre gapped, you’re wrong!! I looked at the new ones from for(spark plug) they were all over the place, some were at 49, some at 52, one even at 60. Thus me asking, what it’s suppose to be at when you get the new ones; spark plug gap.
Thanks so much for the video and “how to”. I had no idea how to get access to two of the plugs. Your video made it possible for me to get all the plugs changed - Thank you 🙏
I have a 2013 Ford Escape Titanium (2.0 engine). Thanks for this, easy to follow and it worked perfectly. Make sure you have the right tools before starting.
THANK YOU! It's been sitting dead for months! I purchased several items off your list to support for saving me such a hassle! Im a software engineer, cars are so hard to understand though 😅
You got this!
I watched a few videos and this was the best. Thanks for stating what tools would be used, the anti-seize suggestion, and mounting the camera. Good suggestion regarding the vacuum and air hose as well. Too many videos people hold the cameras...makes me sick. Complete and well done video. ( I haven't changed a spark plug in 15 years and my dad asked me to do his 2015 Escape. Thought todays spark plugs would be made so you have to bring it into the dealer or shop - or made very difficult for DIY. Engine space just isn't what it was ha). Thanks for uploading.
Very well done video, following your step by step approach, my new plugs installation took 45 minutes. The old plugs were difficult to remove, everything else went pretty well. A little anti-seez on the threads made install of the new plug go smoothly. The car was missing upon acceleration and the new plugs fixed the problem. I used Ford factory replacment plugs. I hate to admit the old plugs had 118K on them.
Thanks Ed! I'm glad it was helpful and to hear you got it fixed 👍
I've got 160k on the plugs I'm about to change so you're doing better than me
I followed your video step by step and got the job done with no problems. Thank you very much.
Awesome! No problem
Best detailed video I ever seen on this specific car on you tube. Just a little more LIGHT and I would be 100 perfect. Thanks for patiently and detailed explaining it. Highly appreciated. Thanks. Evelyn
Great video man. I almost always come out of a video like this with questions. I was fully prepared after this video.
Worked well for my daughters 2014 2.0. Thanks so much. The locking extension and torque wrench are a must have.
Good detailed video, many thanks
Thank you!
Very good video! One thing I noticed though, when you Torque the plugs you click Twice? It's my understanding that when the wrench clicks you are at the desired torque and NOT to go any further. Am I wrong? Sorry for the Negative, Other than that, EXELENT VIDEO! Thank you for taking the time!
Good catch and you're correct, I shouldn't have double clicked it. It can over torque them. I had my wrench set at correct lbs, but it didn't feel right so I hit them a second time. I would go with a wrench you trust and click them once.
Had to remove wirper arms and whole shroud above engine made it so much easier to remove the plugs!
Good tip! Whatever makes it easier 🙂
No dielectric grease on the spark plug tips (small dab at the end of the coil)?
Thanks man! Easy peasy
Wouldn’t this whole operation be a little easier with the wipers and cowl removed? Great vid 👍
No, Roger. The wipers never go back on the same. When you start the car, they look they’re doing the YMCA dance out of sync.
Learned a trick to reset the wipers. Had to take them off to change the battery (didn’t want to go the airbox removal route)
Mark them on the windshield and then Once off, turn them on, let them cycle, and then let them rest back to starting position. Then, put wipers back on, and they will be back to starting position! Works everytime!!
@@michaelfutch8960 there are markings on the windshield that you align the wipers to when you reinstall. Probably more of a hastle than just replacing the plugs with the cowling in place though
Why create more work for your self it's only a 2.5 ..4 banger why make a career out of it
2.5 is way easier yhst why I drive 1.more room better mpg
I take the rubber part of the plug socket each time I put the new plug in. Because if it comes off on the new plug, it a bear to get out of the hole unless you take the plug back out
Thank you, very helpful!
No problem!
Good video
Thank you 🙂
Let's see....did not check spark plug gap? While the air intake tube was off, you had time to clean said tube and MAF. Good video, missed a couple steps in my book.
Good callout, I should have checked the plug gap in the video. I did check it off camera, and all plugs came pregapped and were all correct.
Just curious since it’s a ford did u change them at 50 thousand or 100 thousand?
Ever consider not using factory Motorcraft spark plug, instead using an aftermarket upgraded and more expensive spark plug, or do you think that it might not be necessary?
Not really, I generally like to use factory equipment unless there's known issues with them. These were the factory plugs and ran fine with 100k on them.
I am about to change my original plugs in a couple days, I have 148K miles on them. no issues except a bit poorer gas mileage. I'm going with original replacements...
great video! the only question i have is how do you know when you have it torqued the right amount? do you have a gauge telling you, or do you just know when its good?
On the torque wrench, you set it to the correct lbs. When you tighten it, the wrench will click when it's tightened to what you set it to.
oh ok awesome! the only thing i know how to do on my car is change the washer fluid lol, so this video will really help! @@deuceliter
@@J_Sas_97RIP engine, lol 😀
How many lbs do I torque it to @@deuceliter
@@juliavassar2047he said it in the video. If you are using the same Motocraft plugs, it will say on the box.
Does anyone know why RockAuto shows the spark plug as SP-594 but my dealer has them listed as SP-550X? I cannot see RockAuto having a part that supersedes what the dealer is selling.
what about gapping the plugs???? What is the gap supposed to be when new?
.032" OE gap is what Rockauto mentions.
0.027-0.031 in. (0.70-0.80 mm)
Seriously this is purposely designed this way, I am convinced…
Trying to find someone to do mines for me and also drop and fill transmission fluid. Guess I’ll have to do it myself
There is no link for the torque wrench?
My apologies, I've added the link! Thank you for the call out!
Dude, I just changed my spark plugs on 2016 Escape with 104k miles. Your video is so detailed and easy to follow. I watched about 5 times before attempting and the only thing that made me nervous was using a torque wrench for first time. I want to let you know how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into this project. I’m a 53 yo female with ZERO mechanic experience. Most complex thing I’ve done is change engine air filter (just last week). Thank you again!!
Copper, platinum or Iridium?
Should take off the windshield wiper and black cowling next time for easier access to everything underneath it.
Sorry for delay, yes you can remove them as well if you need the additional space.
Anti-size will affect the grounding connection with the block though.
Do you have to have a torque wrench?
It's not technically necessary if you're confident in your mechanical skills on plugs. Get it tight, then another 1/4 turn to snug them up should be fine. Just don't over tighten, or you wished you had used one.
I spent 2hrs today trying to fit the 5/8 spark plug socket to the plug on the motor with no luck I even went I bought a new socket thinking maybe was defective but they fit perfectly on the new ones I just can't get it to fit on the old ones, I already triple checked and there's no debris on there. Any advice? I'm completely lost, I've changed spark plugs all my life to all my vehicles and this is the first time this happened
That is strange. Did you try a different size deep well socket?
@@deuceliter yes but all I have are standard size, my only guess it's that for some reason is metric 🤷
@@pablojimenez9021You may need to buy 16mm socket. 14, 16 and 19mm are the most popular spark plug sizes in Europe. Maybe you have some aftermarket sparkplugs like NGK. 5/8" is 15.875mm so extremely close to 16mm but no cigar. I just bought NGK Ruthenium HX (LTR6BNHX) for 2018 Escape and it says it needs 16mm. But I am in Poland so I don't have 5/8" socket at hand to check if it also fits.
I believe the 1.5L uses a 14mm socket. Easiest way to check is on the replacement plugs (assuming you purchased the correct plugs).
I read that you might need a thin wall socket for this engine.
Great video. What is the hose connected to on the other end at 3:30, when you remove the green retainer clip? You "pinch" the green tabs and remove. Mine was so brittle it broke apart. I want to replace it, but don't know how to look for it as I don't know what it is retaining to the air intake. Thanks.
Did it break on the clip or the air intake inlet tube?
I also would like to know what that part is coming off the intake. I snapped it right off intake trying to get the clip off 😢
Clip still take snapped whole piece off
Intact
The ford parts website list SP-550x as the spark plug for the 2017 Escape 2.0L. What is the difference between SP-550 in the video and the SP-550X Plugs?
I believe the difference is that the SP550 are Iridium, and the SP550x are platinum.
@@deuceliter550X are iridium as well.
I have 2015 FORD ESCAPE 2.0L and as per manual, the spark plug is SP-537. You used SP-550. We have the same car, should i buy 550 or 537? Thanks in advance for your reply
How many miles was on the plugs when you changed them? Any problems with the vehicle? I bought a 2018 and love it so far. Haven't heard much about the 2.0 so any long term feedback would be appreciated. 😁
The plugs had about 100k on them this was the first plug change it had. As far as problems we just got a check engine light the other day. Bank 1 is running to lean. I assume it's one of the O2 sensors but havent messed with it yet. Other than that it's been a great vehicle.
Did you ever figure out what the issue was with the check engine legit
@Danny Day it ended up being low pressure from fuel pump. Replaced it and check engine light hasn't returned but still getting a sputter between 40mph and 50mph. Almost like it starves for gas for a few seconds. I haven't taken it apart yet because it's driving fine otherwise, but I will be soon.
@@deuceliter do you remember what codes it was throwing because I got a code for bank one my my car still seems to drive fine for now
I figured I just needed a 02 sensor I’m also throwing a code for the purge valve I bought that part and gonna be fixing this weekend I’m not sure if the code for the purge is also throwing this bank one code or it’s something separate
Would you add Dialectric grease to the boots?
A small amount won't hurt anything but isn't necessary.
No not ever
Need better lighting but otherwise very good
Do I have to disconnect the battery to change out my spark plugs? I have a 2014 ford escape titanium.
It's good practice to disconnect the battery when working on your vehicle but it isn't necessary when changing the plugs.
Only takes like 5 to 10 min to remove wiper arms and cowl then its gravy......if.you want a Real job on that engine try doing the upstream o2 sensor then your talking.....
Or timing belt and water pump on a 1.6l ecoboost.
use anti seize if u plan on having that car 10 years after ur spark plug change every 100k miles...
One thing I noticed you didn't confirm the gap, super important or maybe I missed it, great video otherwise
Next time, remove cover/wind shield wipers, easier access.
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Thank you for your useless comment
@@quincewoods4516 Another idiot who doesn't understand !!! 🤦🏻♂️ Incredible!!
@@quincewoods4516 Another idiot who doesn't understand !!🤦🏻♂️ Incredible!!!
@@quincewoods4516 Another idiot who doesn't understand !! Incredible 🤦🏻♂️
@@quincewoods4516 Another idiot who doesn't understand !!!🤦🏻♂️
what a fucking joke
What were your gap settings for the new spark plugs? If you say that the way they came pre gapped, you’re wrong!! I looked at the new ones from for(spark plug) they were all over the place, some were at 49, some at 52, one even at 60. Thus me asking, what it’s suppose to be at when you get the new ones; spark plug gap.
What brand plugs did you use? All of the ones I got were right.
Spec should be 0.027-0.031 for the 2.0L engine.